Ozempic in a nutshell: why it makes pounds disappear and why it has become a cult
Ozempic is a medicine for type 2 diabetes. It contains semaglutide, which mimics a hormone called GLP 1 and suppresses appetite among other things. People then eat less, are fuller for longer, and some of them lose weight faster than they expected.
But there is another side. Indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and the risk of dehydration are typical, especially when combined with a rapid reduction of food and fluids. And this is exactly where celebrity stories begin, which seem like a fairy tale on the networks, but tend to be harshly human behind the scenes.
How much does Ozempic cost in the Czech Republic?
Prices vary according to pharmacies and co-payments, but for orientation in the Czech Republic, amounts most often appear from around 1,399 CZK for the lowest dose and around 2,603 CZK for higher doses for one pen. For some patients, the surcharge may vary depending on the reimbursement. For pure orientation, it is fair to assume that it is not a cheap toy and certainly not a trend for everyone.
Now the main thing. An overview of celebrities who have self-confessed Ozempic or related injections, or have become a symbol of the entire mania.
1. Robbie Williams: rapid weight loss and 17th century scurvy
Robbie Williams described taking something similar to Ozempic and after losing a lot of weight, doctors diagnosed him with scurvy. Yes, indeed. He himself described it as a pirate disease that one would expect to see in a historical novel rather than in a modern pop star’s dressing room. The story is textbook in one respect: when she doesn’t eat enough and is sick, the body takes its toll, even if the weight is falling.
